Reading Specialists design and
implement school reading programs. They support
classroom teachers in selecting materials and
methodologies that facilitate children’s
literacy development. They assist classroom teachers
in developing effective assessment techniques. They
conduct in-depth diagnostic assessments for children
who seem to be having serious difficulties with
literacy development. Reading Specialists conduct
teacher-training workshops in the area of literacy,
and they assist classroom teachers in reflective
teaching projects. They communicate important
information about literacy development to
children’s guardians and other interested
community members.